RFABM Product User Manual
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1. RF test point 20 dB on front panel Page 6 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 2 3 Models and Options Model code RFABM X RF Protection A B Switch Module Options X Frequency 0 Broadband detection 4 5 4 5 MHz pilot detection XX Customer specified pilot frequency filter in MHz Examples RFABM 0 RF protection switch module with broadband detection RFABM 4 5 RF protection switch module with 4 5 MHz pilot detection for return path applications RFABM 250 RF protection switch module with 250 MHz pilot detection Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 7 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 3 Installation 3 1 Equipment Inventory On receiving your new RFABM you should carefully unpack and examine the contents for loss or damage that may have occurred during shipping Refer to warranty registration if loss or damage has occurred The RFABM should consist of the following Qty Description RFABM module Plug and play paddle board Product user manual includes individual test sheet h x _ xt Warranty registration certificate 3 2 Packaging and Transportation Keep all packing boxes and packaging of the RFABM for future transport Use only the original packaging of the RFABM2. Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 3 5 Front Panel Item Description 1 SCREW 2 POWER ALARM 3 RF OUT 20 dB 4 RF IN A RF IN B 5 RF OUT 6 AUTO Page 10 of 36 RF SWITCHIN MODUE Ge POWER ALarm ae A RFINB 20dB O F TOG O O AUTO Front panel screw to fix RFABM to OCM GREEN Power ON no alarm AMBER Power ON non urgent alarm RED Power ON urgent alarm Provides a 20 dB sample of the RF output via a 75 Q Mini SMB connector GREEN Input port A selected AMBER Input port A not selected GREEN Input port B selected AMBER Input port B not selected GREEN RF output present and within limits AMBER RF output switched to non valid input GREEN Automatic switching selected AMBER Manual switching selected 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 3 6 Rear Panel 9 S amp POWER DATA BUS Item Description 1 RF INA RF input port A 2 RF OUT RF output port 3 AUX RF OUT Auxiliary RF output 10 dB less than main RF output 4 RF IN B RF input port B 5 POWER DATA BUS Power feed from OCM chassis bus plane and data communication Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 11 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product Use
3. 2 Place the cursor at MX using the key where X represents the slot number 1 9 on the chassis into which the module is inserted 3 Select the module number using the w or a keys e g if the RFABM is in slot 9 select M9 You have now selected the module within the OCM to monitor and control Note The OCMR has four lines of text on its LCD therefore more information may be displayed than shown in the image above For more information please refer to the OCMR operations manual Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 17 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 2 Check all 32 Parameters in the RFABM For a full list and explanation of the parameters used in the RFABM refer to Section 5 4 Module number Parameter number Menu item ENIER OOO O Parameter displayed 7v at P06 1 Scroll down to menu item MODULE 2 Place the cursor at MX using the key where X represents a slot number 1 9 on the chassis into which the module is inserted 3 Select the module number using the V or A keys e g If the RFABM is in slot 9 select M9 4 Move the cursor to PXX using the key where XX is a parameter from 01 to 32 5 Press the V or A keys to scroll through the parameter list and values Note The OCMR has four lines of text on its LCD therefore more information may be displayed than shown in
4. Manual Operation 1 Ensure that the display is at the home screen with PBN STATUS displayed If you are not sure of your location in the menu press ENTER twice to go to the home screen 2 Press the left arrow key once 3 Press ENTER once You have now locked access to the CONTROL menu items Page 16 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 Programming Sequence for RFABM The user has the ability to perform the following functions on the RFABM via the OCM user interface e Select the module within the OCM for monitoring and controlling e Check all 32 parameters in the RFABM e Select automatic or manual switching CONTROL1 Select the number of RF channels used CONTROL2 and CONTROL3 CHANNELS 64QAMCH and 256QAMCH Define the maximum RF input alarm threshold level and alarm type CONTROL2 and CONTROL3 CHA_MAX CHB_MAX CHA_HCTRL and CHB_HCTRL Define the minimum RF input alarm threshold level and alarm type CONTROL2 and CONTROL3 CHA_MIN CHB_MIN CHA_LCTRL and CHB_LCTRL Manually switch between input A and input B CONTROL2 and CONTROL3 INPUTSEL 5 3 1 Select the Module within the OCM for Monitoring and Controlling Module number Lo Parameter number Menu item Module Installed at M9 OOO gt O 1 Scroll down to menu item MODULE using the w key
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6. key YT PS pP Press the V or A keys to select the closest number of RF channels relating to the system Note The available RF channels are 1 127 as per V4 00 The number of analogue RF channels can be limited depending on the number of 64QAM and 256QAM digital channels and vice versa Page 20 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 5 Define the number of 64QAM and 256QAM digital channels used The user will need to define the number of digital channels through the system to correctly read the levels present so that switching may occur at the desired levels Module number Toggle T change the number of channels Menu item using the V or A keys ENIER CO O Or Number of O channels in system user Vv defined 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 2 Place the cursor at T using the key 3 Press the V or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach 64QAMCH or 256QAMCH respectively 4 Scroll down to CONTROLS 5 Place the cursor at T using the P key 6 Press the V or A keys to select the closest number of digital channels relating to the system Note The available channels are 1 127 as per V4 00 The number of 64QAM channels can be limited depending on the number of analogue and 256QAM digital channels and vice versa Pacific Broadband Networks 20 Septe
7. slide rails or the plug and play paddle board Tip When inserting the module into the guide rails vertically tilt the module slightly to check that the guides are properly seated on the rails 3 Once the module is fully seated within the chassis screw in the two front panel screws to secure the module to the chassis finger tight only 4 Tighten the screw on the rear of the plug and play paddle board 5 When powered indicators on front panel will light as follows POWER ALARM RED RF level on both RF inputs or pilot tones is outside set limits RF INA GREEN Input port A selected RF IN B AMBER Input port B not selected RF OUT AMBER RF output level is low RF AUTO GREEN Automatic switching selected 6 Connect the RF input and RF output to the F Connectors on the PnP panel 7 The RFABM may now be configured using the OCM user interface 8 Allow 15 minutes for the module to reach nominal working temperature before final system alignment 9 Set the module Operation Mode Automatic or Manual via CONTROL1 10 Set the number of analogue 64QAM and 256QAM channels used in the system and their corresponding offsets menu items CONTROL2 and CONTROLS 11 Set RF_MAX or CHA_MAX level and RF_MIN or CHA_MIN level required for switching action and alarm thresholds menu items CONTROL2 and CONTROLS 12 Ensure all LEDs are now green excluding input B LED Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 9 of 36
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9. PBN Pacific Broadband Networks RFABM RF Protection A B Switch Module Product User Manual Offices China Beijing tel 86 10 5791 0655 Americas Florida tel 1 703 579 6777 AsiaPac Melbourne tel 61 3 9780 5100 Australia Melbourne tel 61 3 9780 5100 EMEA Netherlands tel 31 36 536 8011 info pbnglobal com www pbnglobal com 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks All rights reserved Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual RFABM RF Protection A B Switch Module Product User Manual PORR RRR ROERNE e nan e anne Onn EROS ERO REA O REESE EOE O REARS REESE ORO RSE ORO RSE ORO RSE R ORS E EOE SESE OOO EO ROR SEO EOE S REESE SEO ROHS REO EORSRE OES HSREOEORSREOEOHSROOSO HORE EO HSREGHORSRSGEOHSROGEOHSROGESHSROGHOHSRSGEOHSRSGEOHSRSGEOHSRSGEORSROGEOHSRSGEOHSRSGEORSRSGEOHSRSGEOHSRSGSOHSRSGEOHSRSGEOHSESGEOHSESGEOHSRSGESHSESGEOHSRSGEOHSESGEOHSRSGEOHSRSGEOHSESSEOHSROGEORSRSGEORSRSGEORSRSGEOHSRSSEORSRESE Last update 20 September 2011 Document version A Document reference a PBN RFABM Manual V7a Released 20 Sep 11 0 Document status Pe ea gA C k dl P reparedby Pacific Broadband Networks a Preparedfor Product Users Page 2 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual Contents hs CAUTIONS a E E AE A E E E A
10. age 28 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual Display examples only Parameter function 24VRL 24 5Vdc 24 Vdc power rail O OK 23 Vdc to 25 Vdc Parameter U Non urgent lt 23 Vdc gt 25 Vdc NOT_USED NOT_USED ALM_R OFF Summary alarm LED red indicator OFF No alarm ON Urgent if P16 is OFF ON Non urgent if P16 is ON ALM_G ON Summary alarm LED green indicator ON No alarm if P15 is OFF ON Non urgent if P15 is ON OFF Urgent alarm P17 RFABM_ ALM OK N Ce ee eee Common alarm line flags OCM user interface if urgent OK No urgent alarm ALM Urgent alarm Z This parameter is not used AUTO Z Mode setting either Auto or Manual for switching action Set at CONTROL1 NOT USED MODE z RF_MIN 20dBmV Z Input RF min level for switching decision CHANNELS Number of analogue channels 64QAMCH ooo Zz Number of 644QAM channels Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 29 of 36 P27 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual Pa sonen ooo 2 nomero zeam es P30 es aam 20dBe z 64QAM level offset from analogue level P31 256QAM 20dBe z 256QAM level offset from analogue level P32 COMMON_TH YES z Common threshold Note The above values displayed
11. are for monitoring purposes only and may vary in accuracy up to 10 Status character definitions O indicates Normal N indicates Non urgent Alarm U indicates Urgent Alarm Z indicates No Alarm State Page 30 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited 6 Specifications RF Performance Automatic operation Manual operation Bandwidth Frequency flatness RF isolation A to B Insertion loss A or B to main Insertion loss A or B to auxiliary Typical RF operating input RF detection Operating range for broadband detection Lower threshold Upper threshold Operating range for pilot detection Lower threshold Upper threshold Threshold set points Minimum operating window between lower and upper threshold set points Switching speed after detection RF input output impedance General Power Operating temperature Connectors Test point RF ports Dimensions H x W x D Ship size H x W x D Weight Ship weight Network management Pacific Broadband Networks RFABM Product User Manual RF level detection Override AB switch via OCM user interface or network management software 5 MHz to 1000 MHz lt 0 5dB gt 65 dB lt 3 5 dB lt 13 5 dB 20 dBmV to 40 dBmV for 4 to 64 channels Broadband detection or optional single frequency pilot detection 15 dBmV
12. ct Name Conforms to the following standards Safety EN 80083 1 EN 60950 IEC 950 AS NZS 3260 1993 EN 60825 1 IEC 825 1 AS NZS 2211 1 Laser Safety EMC EN 50083 2 EN 55022 1994 IEC CISPR 22 1993 AS NZS CISPR 22 2006 CATV HFC EN 50083 Supplementary Information CE This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following directives and carries 4 the CE marking accordingly e The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC e The Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC The product was tested in a typical configuration with Pacific Broadband Networks FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not installed in and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense For Compliance Information ONLY contact WNICATIQn 2 K 4 SS iyywO amp P Aus
13. e stored in the modules EEPROM and or micro controller Some may be changed via external communications As with all modules in the OCM product range the RFABM is designed for monitoring and control locally with the OCM user interface and remotely with our NMS3 system 5 1 1 Current Software Current software release is version 4 00 5 1 2 Release History v3 xx The first software release v3 08 Standardisation and minor changes v4 00 Major control functionality upgrade 5 1 3 Factory Defaults EEPROM Settings The software uses an EEPROM to save all settings for user defined control variables so that the user will not need to reset these in case of a power failure The factory default settings are as follows CONTROL1 RF_MAX RF_MIN CHANNELS RFABM 0 AUTO 50 dBmV 20 dBmV 42 RFABM 4 5 AUTO 45 dBmV 10 dBmV 1 64QAMCH 64QAM COMMON _TH CHA_MAX and and and 256QAMCH 256QAM CHB_ MAX RFABM 0 0 0 YES 50 dBmV RFABM 4 5 0 0 YES 45 dBmV CHB_ MAX CHA_HCTRL CHA _HCTRL CHB_ MAX and and and and CHB_ MAX CHB _HCTRL CHB _HCTRL CHB_ MAX RFABM 0 20 N N 20 RFABM 4 5 10 N N 10 Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 15 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 2 OCM User Interface Lock for Control Variable Access OCM software version 4 0 and above has a keypad lock and unlock feature for accessing the control variables This is so that only the tra
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15. for RF input Menu item using the V or A keys COO OD Upper limit for RF input user defined 1O O 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 Place the cursor at T using the key Press the VW or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach RF_MAX Scroll down to CONTROLS Place the cursor at T using the P key SS pr S amp Press the V or A keys to select the required upper limit for switching action Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 23 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 8 Define the minimum RF input or pilot tone level for switching action The user may need to define the minimum RF input or pilot tone level for switching action to occur This is the total RF input level on each RF input port The factory default setting is noted on the test sheet Module number Toggle T change the lower limit for RF input Menu item using the V or A keys COO OD Lower limit for RF input user defined 1O O 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 2 Place the cursor at T using the key 3 Press the V or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach RF_MIN 4 Scroll down to CONTROLS 5 Place the cursor at T using the key 6 Press the V or A keys to select the required lower limit for switching action Page 24 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhond
16. ined technician has the ability to change any of the CONTROL variables restricts an unauthorised person from modifying the control variables and prevents tampering The OCM user interface will require the keypad unlock sequence to be input by the user if they intend to access any of the CONTROL variables for any given module This includes the LCD s CONTRAST level With the keypad locked the user has access to the following menu items only PBN STATUS ALARMS and MODULES When the keypad is unlocked access to CONTROL1 CONTROL2 and CONTROL3 becomes available 5 2 1 Unlock access to CONTROL variables 1 Ensure that the display is at the home screen with PBN STATUS displayed If you are not sure of your location in the menu press ENTER twice to go to the home screen 2 Press the right arrow key four times 3 Press ENTER once You now have full access to the CONTROL menu items The interface is in its unlocked condition The user has access to six menu items They are PBN STATUS ALARMS MODULES CONTROL1 CONTROL2 and CONTROLS 5 2 2 Lock access to CONTROL variables There are three ways to lock access to CONTROL variables Resetting the power Automatic time out Manual operation By resetting the power the interface will start up in the locked condition by default Automatic time out happens when there has been no activity key pressing for 15 minutes This will also bring the display back to the PBN STATUS menu
17. key Press the V or A keys to select INPUTSEL Scroll down to CONTROLS Place the cursor at T using the key eo Fe S p Press the V or A keys to select CHA for input port A or CHB for input port B Note lf the input port selected has an invalid input level according to the RF min and max levels defined the unit will indicate an alarm condition Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 27 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 4 RFABM Parameter List and Alarm Limits Display examples only Parameter function RFABM 0O Model Number of unit presen ra enoe Seara Cre ses an frre vesena ree rows aie remo rs sorn po fees MOD_TEMP 26 3C Temperature inside module O OK 0 C to 70 C U Urgentalarm gt 70 C P07 CHA 32dBmV Input port A RF level dependent on the number of CHANNELS 64QAM and 256QAM values set by the user O OK Within CHA_MIN and CHA_MAX N Non urgent Outside limits 32dBmV Input port B RF level dependent on the number of CHANNELS 64QAM and 256QAM values set by the user O OK Within CHA_MIN and CHA_MAX N Non urgent Outside limits Po9 NOTUSED USED A This parameter is not used ae eee 5 0Vdc Atm Vdc power rail O OK 4 5 5 5 Vdc U Non urgent lt 4 5 Vdc U Urgent gt 5 5 Vdc 12VRL 12 2Vdc 12 Vdc power rail O OK 11 13 Vdc U Non urgent lt 11 Vdc U Urgent gt 13 Vdc P
18. mber 2011 Page 21 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 6 Define the 64QAM and 256QAM RF reference level offset The user will need to define the offset between the analogue reference level and the 64QAM reference level Likewise the user will need to define the offset between the analogue reference level and the 256QAM reference level Module number Toggle T change the reference level offset Menu item using the V or A keys Reference level offset user defined 6 OOO gt Q 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 2 Place the cursor at T using the key 3 Press the V or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach 64QAM or 256QAM respectively 4 Scroll down to CONTROLS 5 Place the cursor at T using the P key 6 Press the V or A keys to select the offset for the respective RF channel type 64QAM or 256QAM Page 22 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 7 Define the maximum RF input or pilot tone level for switching action The user may need to define the maximum FF input or pilot tone level for switching action to occur This is the total RF input level on each RF input port The factory default setting is noted on the test sheet Module number Toggle T change the upper limit
19. mit for RF input Menu item using the V or A keys COO OD Lower limit for RF input user defined 1O O 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 2 Place the cursor at T using the key 3 Press the V or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach CHA_MAX CHA_MIN CHA_HCTRL CHA_LCTRL CHB_MAX CHB_MIN CHB_HCTRL or CHB_LCTRL HCTRL and LCTRL control the alarm type 4 Scroll down to CONTROLS 5 Place the cursor at T using the key 6 Press the V or A keys to select the required limit or to set the alarm type lf COMMON_TH is NO then channel B will also be available to adjust alarm thresholds otherwise it will send alarms on the same basis as channel A Note Using CONTROL2 and CONTROLS to adjust RESET_CFG will reset input port A and input port B alarm types and thresholds to factory default Page 26 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 11 Manually switch between input port A and input port B To manually switch between input port A and input port B CONTROL1 must be in the MAN setting refer to Section 5 3 3 Module number Toggle T change between CHA and CHB Menu item using the V or A keys Input channel selected CHA or CHB OOO v 1 Scroll down to menu item CONTROL1 Change MODE to MAN Scroll down to CONTROL42 Place the cursor at T using the
20. nications and a common alarm signal path back to the control module The chassis assigns the module with its slot number at parameter PO5 4 4 RFABM Switching The RFABM provides gt 65 dB of isolation between inputs A and B The RFABM O performs its switching based on the detection of the broadband total RF power within 5 MHz to 1000 MHz In automatic switching mode if both inputs are present and within the allowed limits defined by the user the output taken is from input port A If input port A falls outside the allowed limits then the output will be taken from input port B so long as input port B is within set limits The readings at parameter P07 and P08 RF input at input port A and input port B respectively are true to within 2 dBmV The output is additionally tapped for a 20 dB test point and a 10 dB auxiliary output The RFABM X models perform their switching based on the detection of a single pilot tone This is due to the nature of return path transmission signals where the presence of CW carriers is not always constant or falls under the 100 MHz band With firmware version 3 8 or later in the event of a power failure the RFABM switching always selects Port A The unit will then select an input port based on the current switching thresholds If neither port s input signal strength fall within the threshold limits the unit will fall into an alarm state 4 5 Alarm System The RFABM generates alarms in two categories non urge
21. nt and urgent alarms Non urgent AMBER Urgent RED Power Alarm Either RF inputs or pilot Both RF inputs or pilot tones are out of the limits tones are out of the limits Internal temperature of the module exceeds 70 C RF Out RF output is switched to an input and its RF level or pilot tone is out of its limits Note When the Auto LED is amber this does not indicate an alarm condition rather this shows that manual switching mode has been selected Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 13 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 4 6 Typical Applications 4 6 1 Fibre Redundancy The RFABM switch used to offer fibre redundancy MAIN RF output 10dB AUX RF output Fibre input Fibre input path B path A 4 6 2 Alternate RF redundancy Configuration to determine RF headend feeds to the system using the LTM13 RF headend Input A MAIN RF output RF headend input B Laser Tx Page 14 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 Software Description Operation 5 1 RFABM and OCM Program Structure The basic program structure is similar to all OCM plug in modules The RFABM software is fully automatic and constantly monitors parameters as outlined in Section 5 4 These parameters ar
22. ohibited RFABM Product User Manual 1 Precautions WARNING This equipment is intended for indoor applications To prevent fire or electrical shock or damage to the equipment do not expose units to water or moisture Ensure adequate cooling and ventilation as specified e The product user manual should be read and understood before units are put into use Do not operate unit without all covers and panels properly installed Cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning front panel Use a soft dry cloth to clean top of unit Do not use spray cleaner of any kind Overloading Overloading wall outlets and extension cords can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Use approved electrical cords Damage requiring service Unplug unit and refer servicing to Pacific Broadband Networks qualified service personnel only Servicing Do not attempt to service this unit yourself Refer all servicing to Pacific Broadband Networks qualified service personnel only Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 5 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 2 Introduction 2 1 Overview The RF protection A B switch RFABM is a coaxial relay switch designed for automatic or manual operation The switch is used in sub headends with dual forward path feeds or in a protected ring system If one of the RF feeds fails the switch will change to the
23. other input and maintain RF output An alternate application is for dual return paths from a remote node or from a remote sub headend The standard module includes wide band RF detection The sum of all carriers present will determine the RF switching levels There is an option to include RF filters for pilot based operation such as with our 4 5 MHz return path pilot system Pilot filters can also be ordered for forward path applications The module includes high isolation impedance matched RF switching relays which are micro processor controlled The switching action may be initiated automatically or manually In automatic mode input port A has preference unless it is outside the user defined threshold range and input port B is inside The module has programmable maximum and minimum switching thresholds Comprehensive status monitoring of each module is available via the OCM user interface and can be output to remote status monitoring systems 2 2 Features Plug and play module e High reliability and compact design e CENELEC and NTSC standards up to 110 channels both analogue and digital Bandwidth 5 MHz to 1000 MHz for both forward and return path applications e Micro processor controlled switching Non volatile memory to backup and save operator settings e Status monitored via OCM user interface and NMS3 network management system Front panel status LEDs e Optional pilot detection or single TV channel detection
24. r Manual 4 Technical Description 4 1 Overview The RF path from the two RF inputs to the main RF output includes the RF level detection switching circuit 20 dB test point and the 10 dB auxiliary RF output The module employs a microcontroller to facilitate status monitoring and to control the switching of the RF inputs Comprehensive monitoring of parameters relating to the RF inputs and output is provided as well as information about the module itself The module has several user controls that may be adjusted to optimise the system for specific requirements RF TEST RF SWITCH 4 POINT RF CIRCUIT 20 dB INPUT A OA S RF EST RF OUTPUT INPUT B AUX RF OUTPUT CONTROL 10 dB CIRCUIT H or TO OCM BUS Saka PLANE AND St COMMS FILTER RF S 6 S D OPTION DETECTOR AUTO RFABM RF IN A X POWER ALARM RF IN B RF OUT 4 2 Physical Description The RFABM unit is designed to occupy one slot of the OCM chassis The format is in line with the Light Link Series 3 products which is the family making up the OCM system Page 12 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 4 3 Power amp Data Input Power and data are supplied to the RFABM from the rear of the module The unit receives minimum DC voltages of 26 5 14 5 14 5 and 7 5 Volt from the OCM chassis bus plane which also supplies commu
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26. t home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 9 Define common alarm thresholds for RF channels The user has the ability to control the RF input alarm thresholds levels for individual input port regardless of the switching thresholds this allows full customisation given the implemented system For simplicity it may be desired to have the same alarm thresholds for both input ports as opposed to individual input port thresholds Module number Toggle T choose YES or NO using the V or A keys Menu item 6 OOO Q 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 Place the cursor at T using the key Press the V or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach COMMON_TH Scroll down to CONTROLS Place the cursor at T using the key S E a 2 Press the V or A keys to select YES if you wish to have the same alarm thresholds for both RF channels NO if you wish to have different alarm thresholds for both Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 25 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 10 Adjust alarm thresholds for the RF inputs port A and port B The user can configure the maximum and minimum RF input levels for each channel that cause alarms The user can also configure which type of alarm is sent no alarm non urgent alarm or urgent alarm Module number Toggle T change the lower li
27. the image above For more information please refer to the OCMR operations manual Page 18 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 3 Select Automatic or Manual Switching The RFABM will be in its default mode of auto switching when first powered up To change to manual switching Module number Toggle T toggles mode using the V or A keys Menu item COO OD Switching mode selected 1O CHO 1 Scroll down to menu item CONTROL1 2 Place the cursor at T using the key 3 Press the V or A keys to toggle between AUTO and MAN Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 19 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 5 3 4 Define the number of analogue RF channels used The user will need to define the number of RF channels through the system to correctly read the levels present so that switching may occur at the desired levels Module number Toggle T change the number of channels Menu item using the V or A keys ENIER CO O Or Number of O channels in system user Vv defined 1 Scroll down to CONTROL2 Place the cursor at T using the key Press the V or A keys to scroll through the menu items until you reach CHANNELS Scroll down to CONTROLS Place the cursor at T using the P
28. to 65 dBmV 15 dBmV to 61 dBmV 19 dBmV to 65 dBmV 5 dBmV to 55 dBmV 5 dBmV to 51 dBmV 9 dBmV to 55 dBmV Operator controlled via OCM user interface or network management software gt 4dB 10 ms typical 19 Q Powered by OCM system 0 C to 45 C 75 Q Mini SMB 75 Q SCTE F type 160 x 44 x 360 mm 280 x 70 x 5 0 mm 1 2 kg 1 7 kg NMS83 via OCM system 20 September 2011 Page 31 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 7 Product Warranty Pacific Broadband Networks warrants its equipment to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment provided it is installed and operated in accordance with factory recommendations The liability of Pacific Broadband Networks under this warranty is solely limited to repairing replacing or issuing credit provided that 1 The warranty registration has been completed and received by Pacific Broadband Networks Pacific Broadband Networks helpdesk is promptly notified in writing or by telephone that a failure or defect has occurred A return authorisation number is obtained from Pacific Broadband Networks helpdesk and clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container and all documents Customer is responsible for all shipping and handling charges C O D and freight collect will not be accepted without prior appro
29. tralia Pacific Broadband Networks 8 10 Keith Campbell Court Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Phone 61 3 9780 5100 Fax 61 3 9763 5522 Email sales pbn com au Europe Pacific Broadband Networks Phone 31 36 536 8011 Fax 31 36 536 4367 Email sales pbneurope eu China Pacific Broadband Networks Phone 86 10 5791 0655 Fax 86 10 5791 0855 Email office pbn com cn Americas Pacific Broadband Networks Americas LLC Phone 1 703 579 6777 x 567 Fax 1 703 935 4506 Email sales pbnamericas com Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 33 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 9 Notes Page 34 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual This page is left intentionally blank Pacific Broadband Networks 20 September 2011 Page 35 of 36 Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited PBN Pacific Broadband Networks Offices China Beijing tel 86 10 5791 0655 Americas Florida tel 1 703 579 6777 AsiaPac Melbourne tel 61 3 9780 5100 Australia Melbourne tel 61 3 9780 5100 EMEA Netherlands tel 31 36 536 801 1 info pbnglobal com www pbnglobal com 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks All rights reserved Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhond
30. val from Pacific Broadband Networks helpdesk The equipment in PBN s sole discretion has not been abused misused or operated under conditions outside manufacturer s specifications The warranty does not cover the following 1 Products purchased from someone other than an authorised Pacific Broadband Networks dealer 2 Damage caused by accident negligence misuse abuse improper operation or failure to operate the equipment within the manufacturer s specifications 3 Damage caused by fluctuation in electrical current lightning power surges etc 4 Damage resulting from overhaul repair or attempt to repair caused by someone other than Pacific Broadband Networks qualified service personnel 5 Any product in which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 6 Any product that has been opened or modified without prior written permission from PBN 7 Replacement of parts necessitated by normal wear and tear 8 Any consequential or implied damages Page 32 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 8 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 Manufacturer s Name Pacific Broadband Networks Manufacturer s Address 8 10 Keith Campbell Court Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia Declares that the product RFABM RF Protection A B Switch Module Produ
31. when transporting This packaging has been specifically designed to protect the equipment 3 3 Power and Cooling Requirements The RFABM is powered by the power supply module of the OCM system The RFABM switching module and its corresponding OCM chassis should be located in an environment not exceeding a temperature range from 0 C to 45 C with the OCM fans running The internal module temperature parameter P06 should never reach 70 C Should the temperature exceed the above limits the OCM should be relocated in the equipment rack where the ambient temperature will be less than 45 C The OCM chassis should have adequate ventilation clearance as required See the installation and operating instructions for your OCM chassis Page 8 of 36 20 September 2011 Pacific Broadband Networks Downloaded 12 10 2011 by pdhondt home nl Reproduction without consent is prohibited RFABM Product User Manual 3 4 Module Installation and Adjustment 1 Onthe rear of the OCM install the plug and play paddle board in the determined position and screw the retaining screw in loosely to allow vertical and horizontal alignment 2 Hold the module upright and aligned to the OCM slide rails and slowly insert the OCM module until it is properly seated in the chassis and the plug and play paddle board Do not use excessive force when inserting OCM module CAUTION If force is required to insert the module then it may not be correctly seated in the
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